Fri, 5 February 2010 ![]() The full cast of Dave, Mac, Mike, Erich, and Michael come together for a 75 min episode, delving deep into such compelling topics as GI Joe: Season 1.3, The Doctor Who Specials, Planet Hulk, 1950s kinescope dramas, the law of diminishing returns for the films of Tony Jaa and Steven Seagal, weird fetish for collecting Jockey cards, terrible Fraggle impressions, characters getting lost in the Big Apple, movies begging for a live commentary, and dating members of the original Fellowship of the Ring. Plus, in the rear spoiler segment, the boys explore the season premiere of Lost, and the ongoing adventures of Jack Bauer and company. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page. Comments[0] |
Thu, 4 February 2010 ![]() Dave, Jon, and Erich convene for what may or may not be the actual 50th episode (either way, we'll celebrate the milestone next week) by eagerly anticipating Dante's Inferno, giving the Wii some hard-hitting love in the form of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, and heaping more praise on both games in the Mass Effect series. Are you tired of hearing us talk about Batman: Arkham Asylum? Good news: Erich finally finished it. Bad news: he talks about it one last time. To finish, this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum takes us all around the world, from London to the Bay. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Wed, 3 February 2010 ![]() It's the Groundhog Day edition, as Kent and Michelle curse the little rodents and their unwelcome extended winter. Take a front row seat as Michelle gives a rundown of some of the Oscar nominees; Kent talks about stuff that costs way too much; reflections on the 1996 live-action version of 101 Dalmatians; the Dixons fight over the films of James Cameron; and Kent eats his first Twinkie ever... seriously! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com. Comments[0] |
Tue, 2 February 2010 ![]() Welcome to the fourth and final installment in Clark's celebration of The Best Film Scores of 2009, featuring his Top 5 choices for the year. You'll hear music from a diverse group of composers, including Christopher Young, James Horner, Michael Giacchino, Mychael & Jeff Danna, and Marvin Hamlisch. Plus, Clark shares his review of the new Mel Gibson thriller/remake Edge of Darkness. Enjoy! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 29 January 2010 ![]() Dave, Mac, Mike, and Erich burn through over an hour of audio. Erich eulogizes The Tonight Show. Mike is tepid about Human Target. Mac finally sees Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Dave spreads the love for Sherlock Holmes and Mass Effect 2. Plus: Yo Gabba Gabba larping, The madness of Fireball, Darth Vader as a sitcom father, Spotting the fake monkey suit, Genre mashup pitch-fest, and the boys find it nearly impossible to recognize their own writing. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page. Comments[0] |
Thu, 28 January 2010 ![]() It's a two-man show this week, as Steve and Erich pour one out for Conan O'Brien, dig into space sequel extraordinaire Mass Effect 2, go back in time with PS2 launch title Summoner, bemoan the Killer Croc stage of Batman: Arkham Asylum, wonder whether some games are just too darn long, and pay lip service to sports with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: "Super Bowl Special!" Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Wed, 27 January 2010 ![]() Something's afoot, as Kent and Michelle share their thoughts on Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in Sherlock Holmes; learn some history lessons from JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America and The Kennedy Assassination: 24 Hours After; explore yet another adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice; ponder going out Nicholson/Freeman style with The Bucket List; and sharpen their claws on X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com. Comments[0] |
Tue, 26 January 2010 ![]() Clark continues his countdown of the best film scores of 2009, spotlighting #10 through #6 on the list. While we won't tell you the titles in advance, here are a few hints: the music you'll hear is written by Bruno Coulais, Elliot Goldenthal, Michael Giacchino, Hans Zimmer, and Marco Beltrami. Clark also offers up his review of the acclaimed Jeff Bridges film Crazy Heart. Enjoy! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 22 January 2010 ![]() Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike do battle with the forces of USA's midseason premieres of White Collar and Burn Notice, 24: Season 8 and how the Filibuster Bingo Card performed, Nathan Fillion's Castle and the new tie-in novel. Plus, Dave's appointment with Doctor Death, Weirdest character used to promote environmental awareness, Potential new careers for Avatar's Col. Miles Quaritch, Fictional characters with perfectly descriptive names, and a trip to the brain-busting Magic Eye. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page. Comments[0] |
Thu, 21 January 2010 ![]() Dave, Tim, and Erich do their best to alienate listeners, with musings on the religious implications of recent games, the tail-end of the NFL season, and NBA Jam tournament memories. The boys make up for it, though, with another 40 minutes of video game talk. Tim still loves Modern Warfare 2, Dave sings the praises of Darksiders, Erich learns a valuable lesson about his gaming tastes thanks to Batman: Arkham Asylum, and should difficulty count in review scores? The capper is this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Over My Dead Body is My Daughter Marrying That Guy. Oh, and pinball. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Wed, 20 January 2010 ![]() It's time to Couche diem. Join Kent and Michelle for a half hour of marital bliss, as they look back on the last decade in film, entertainment news, and milestones in their own lives. Michelle takes the driver's seat from a slightly sluggish Kent to recap highlights from the Golden Globes; take a look at the Disney family gem Bridge to Terabithia; hang out with Kermit and the gang as they search for Muppets From Space; and share first impressions of Fox's new series Human Target. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com. Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 January 2010 ![]() This week, Clark continues counting down the very best film music of 2009, from #15 to #11. Using his unique brand of eccentric math, Clark manages to fit seven scores by four composers into those five slots, but that's forgivable given that the music is insanely good. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some terrific music courtesy of Carter Burwell, Alexandre Desplat, Randy Newman and Christopher Young. In addition, Clark offers his less than glowing review of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 15 January 2010 ![]() Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael dive head first into the worlds of Terry Gilliam's Doctor Parnassus, ABC Family's Make It or Break It, Cartoon Network's Batman: The Brave and The Bold, and USA Network original programming. Erich shares his love for the Jonas Brothers. Michael is annoyed with far too many "inspired by true events" films. Dave learns how to "spook-bust" horses. Play the new at-home game: What movie would you prefer a punch to the groin than have to sit through? Ambush Topics: Tough bald guys; What the hell were you thinking?; Musicians who would be out of place on a kids-oriented TV series; and Name that DVD Special Edition. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Thu, 14 January 2010 ![]() Jon and Steve join Erich for a gamestravaganza of epic-ish proportions! There is praise-singing for Darksiders and Bayonetta, admiration for Army of Two: the 40th Day, and iPhone game recommendations by Steve (yes... Steve). In other news, Jon digs into Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Erich can't stop talking about Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (though he does so long enough to give his long overdue impressions of Batman: Arkham Asylum), and Steve talks about going to the coolest high school... ever. Keeping with the awkward teen theme, the crew wraps things up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: The Ideal Video Game Prom Date. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Wed, 13 January 2010 ![]() It's a new year which finds Kent and Michelle inventing new words, opening a dojang, undertaking behavior modifications, catching up on holiday movies -- (Avatar, Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2012, The Hangover), Gleek marathoning, making fun of Mike Tyson, and recovering from a kick to the Christmas testicles. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com. Comments[0] |
Tue, 12 January 2010 ![]() This week, Clark begins a four-episode series of programs counting down the Top Film Scores of 2009. This week, we countdown from #20 to #16 with selections from Jeff Grace, Marco Beltrami, John Debney, Dario Marianelli, and James Peterson. There's a lot of terrific music to be heard in this installment, and it's only going to get better as the series continues. Enjoy! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 8 January 2010 Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike discuss Christmas gifts received, David Lynch coffee, and Sherlock Holmes, before delving into the vitriolic backlash for James Cameron's uber-cliched Avatar. To celebrate the return of 24, we present the Season 8 Bingo Card. Plus: Consulting the electronic Star Wars bible, Dudes with horns, Shameless product placement, and What movie characters might desperately pawn for cash. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Thu, 7 January 2010 ![]() Erich, Dave, and Adam cover a lot of video game ground this episode: Dave's first impressions of the much-anticipated Bayonetta, Adam's disappointment about the delayed Dragon Age DLC, Erich's downloadable dabbling and love of Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection. One thing you won't hear is what Adam accidentally said then asked be edited out. How awful was it? You'll just have to guess. Meanwhile, enjoy this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Babies. Make your New Year's resolution to listen to this podcast. It's way easier than losing weight. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Wed, 6 January 2010 ![]() Our dynamic duo are taking the week off, but their presence lingers on. In a re-broadcast from Jan 7, 2009, Kent and Michelle debrief the Christmas holidays, dissect 2008 at the box office, mourn the potential death of Narnia, get animated with Jerry Lewis, and review the classic '80s cheesefest that is Clash of the Titans. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com. Comments[0] |
Tue, 5 January 2010 ![]() On this week's program, Clark spotlights Hugo Friedhofer, an underrated genius of film music. You'll hear selections from The Revolt of Mamie Stover, Above and Beyond, Woman Obsessed, Between Heaven and Hell, Boy on a Dolphin, The Best Years of Our Lives, In Love and War, and Seven Cities of Gold. In addition, Clark offers his reviews of It's Complicated, Sherlock Holmes, and Nine. The show closes with a special bonus track courtesy of composer David Arnold and Dame Shirley Bassey. Enjoy! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum. Comments[0] |
Thu, 31 December 2009 ![]() Join the Pixel Verdict crew for a look back at their favorite games of 2009 -- a list that includes RPGs of the role playing *and* rocket propelled variety, a bad night for a bat, dragon punches, mustachioed mushroom eaters, and a true Renaissance man. Because when you aren't forced to choose just one Game of the Year, everyone is a winner! From all of us here, our sincerest thanks for listening this year. We'll see you bright and early in 2010... but not too early, we were up late last night. In the meantime, click here to browse the team's individual best-of lists. Comments[0] |
Tue, 29 December 2009 ![]() This week, Clark counts down the ten greatest film scores of the past decade. No fair revealing what the titles are, but we can say you'll hear music from such fabulous composers as Thomas Newman, John Williams, James Horner, Howard Shore, and more! Whether you agree or disagree with Clark's choices, one thing's for sure: this is an hour of terrific film music! Comments[0] |
Mon, 28 December 2009 ![]() Join Dave, Mac, and Mike as the celebrate the best, worst, and most bizarrely insane moments in film, television, and home entertainment over the past year! Comments[0] |
Wed, 23 December 2009 ![]() What do Wookies, Criss Angel, and a clucking chicken have to do with Christmas? You'll just have to tune in to this week's very special Christmas 2009 edition of View From The Couch to find out. We thaw Kent and Michelle from their arctic freeze to review a more PG-er When Harry Met Sally, dissect Kent's disturbing addiction to A Christmas Carol variations, get some last-minute gift ideas for the TV and film fans on your shopping lists, and did we mention there's a celebrity guest who will pit our heroes against one another in a holiday trivia challenge?! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Kent, Michelle, Connor, Emily and The Holiday Hounds! Comments[0] |
Tue, 22 December 2009 ![]() This week, composer Elliot Goldenthal steps into the spotlight and treats us to selections from film scores such as Titus, Batman Forever, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Good Thief, SWAT, Interview with the Vampire, Golden Gate and Heat. In addition, you'll hear Clark's review of the new James Cameron blockbuster Avatar. Enjoy! Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 December 2009 Dave, Mac, and Mike get their generic holiday yuletide cheer on by reviewing 9 (the animated one, not the Fellini homage), District 9, and the incredibly misleading Captive; reveling in the joy of Resident Evil 5, Pittsburgh sports, Steven Seagal does Cops, MA-residents get a Terry Gilliam marathon, character-inspired Christmas trees, and a friendly game of Avatar bingo. Print your game card and take it with you to the theater! Comments[0] |
Thu, 17 December 2009 ![]() The Pixel Verdict boys talk a lot about a few games this week. Steve weighs in on the video game version of James Cameron's Avatar. Does he really say it's better than Modern Warfare 2? You'll have to listen to find out. Meanwhile, it's all Dragon Age: Origins all the time for a roguish Adam, while Erich dives back into Gears of War 2 and gets his Zelda on with Spirit Tracks and a digression about the financial dangers of online shopping during the holidays. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum sinks to new levels of depravity. If you have any complaints, send them to Dave. He chose the topic. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 December 2009 ![]() This week, grab your ball of choice and join Clark as he features music from sports movies! You'll hear selections from Gridiron Gang, Rookie of the Year, Endurance, Hoosiers, Cinderella Man, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius and Dust to Glory. In addition, Clark reviews Clint Eastwood's Invictus and the new Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog. Enjoy! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 December 2009 ![]() From a snow-packed Northeast, Dave, Mac, and Erich dial-in for 45 minutes of mice-killing, the Monk series finale, escaping from jail using antacids, and cementing our love for NBC's Community. Reviews of SNL: Season 5, Rome (Blu-ray), and Moonshot. Ambush Topics: golf cart mishaps, memorable TV series finales, unexpected Christmas specials. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Thu, 10 December 2009 ![]() Erich, Jon, and a distant-sounding Dave talk about games they've played, games they want to play, and games no one's actually played yet. After a lengthy Bayonetta discussion, chat turns to other forthcoming titles including Darksiders and Dead Space 2. In other news, Dave rents Band Hero, Erich is stuck on Mario, and Jon refuses to acknowledge alternate pronunciations for "guillotine." This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Who do you want in your foxhole (besides Angela Lansbury, of course)? Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum. Comments[0] |


















